Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Bathing Beauties Believe!

I hope this first day of April is finding you all well and happy! It is hard to believe we are already into April and that means summer should be fast approaching! And with summer around the corner, the Artistic Outpost's "Bathing Beauties" have a secret to share with all of you!

Got to love this sentiment from "Quotes and Quotables" and when I was looking at these lovely ladies, I thought what a fun combination!

The sentiment and bathing beauties were stamped in black Archival and heat seat. I also stamped the ladies a second time to make a mask.

After masking the ladies, I began to ink the manila card stock (cut to fix a large tag, which I painted black) with Distress inks, Broken China, Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy. A little bit of black paint was applied through one of Tim's stencils for a little extra interest! Added a little subtle stamping in the background and of course had to flick on some good old water!

To finish the top of the tag, I inked over some cheesecloth and glued down some seashells. The "Believe" on Tim's key is also from "Quotes and Quotables" and cut to size. Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge is "Anything Goes," so the girls are on their way there!

Thank you all so much for stopping by and I hope you will have a wonderful April!

Beautiful tag Terry, love how you have showcased the bathing beauties. Love the mesh like material which adds wonderful texture. Beautiful colours too. Thanks so much for joining in the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. Tracy x

I love the feel of this Terry, a promise of summer. The colouring conveys a high, hazy heatwave and the ticket and shells the promise of the pier and a dip in the sea. A trip back to my childhood.... wonderful... Chris xxx

I love this summer tag Terry with such beautiful images and perfect elements to fit it. The graduating colours add so much interest as does the cheesecloth. One of my most favourite themes and this piece is outstanding xx